Strategic Initiatives

Strong Foundations. Brighter Futures.

In dynamic collaboration with public and private charitable partners — including local nonprofits, colleges, universities and foundations—NCF has launched seven bold Strategic Initiatives designed to tackle the complex challenges facing children and youth in Collier County.

SINCE 2008,
CLOSE TO

53K

children have been educated through high-quality early learning programs

Continue to Early Learning

SINCE 2006,
NEARLY

359K

pediatric patient visits have been conducted through two Healthcare Initiative partners campuses

Continue to Healthcare

SINCE 2011,
CLOSE TO

51M

meals have been distributed to children and families in need

Continue to Hunger

SINCE 2012,
NEARLY

93K

youth have received effective and coordinated mental health services and treatment

Continue to Mental Health

SINCE 2008,
OVER

200K

pediatric dental visits have been provided by the NCF Pediatric Dental Center

Continue to Oral Health

SINCE 2012,
CLOSE TO

64K

children in Immokalee have participated in out-of-school time programs

Continue to Out-of-School Time

SINCE 2012,
NEARLY

49K

pairs of glasses (one for school and at home) distributed to children in need

Continue to Vision

A Blueprint for Community Transformation

NCF’s unique approach, which emphasizes collaboration between organizations and bridges public and private resources, has become a blueprint for how to transform a community, one issue at a time.

The Blueprint Partners included within the NCF Strategic Initiatives exemplify the highest levels of efficacy and accountability. Blueprint Partners collaborate to optimize funding and develop innovative programs to deliver high-quality programs and services.